The Hindu Morning Digest: June 03, 2025
INDIA bloc to push for special session of parliament on Pahalgam attack
Leaders of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance will be meeting in the capital on Tuesday (June 3, 2025) to present a united front and press for a Special Session of Parliament to 'discuss the developments following the terror attack in Pahalgam'.
Union Home Secretary visits Kuki-Zo relief camps in Manipur, attends security review meeting with Governor
Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan arrived in Manipur on Monday (June 2, 2025) where he visited relief camps in the hill district of Churachandpur and attended a security review meeting chaired by Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla in Imphal.
Pakistan too sends delegations abroad to present its case
In what appears to be a move to copy India's outreach to countries after the four-day conflict and May 10 ceasefire after Operation Sindoor, Pakistan on Monday (June 2, 2025) sent parliamentary delegations to various capitals to discuss its version of events, call for an international 'role' in the region, and plead its case for the restoration of the Indus Waters Treaty, suspended by India after the Pahalgam terror attack.
An Israeli strike on Gaza kills 14 Palestinians, mostly women and children, hospitals say
An Israeli strike on a residential building in the Gaza Strip on Monday (June 2, 2025) killed 14 persons, mostly women and children, according to health officials.
Dilip Ghosh's absence at Modi, Shah events sparks speculation over internal rift in Bengal BJP
Former West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president Dilip Ghosh's absence from key party events, including the meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah , has sparked speculation among the party's rank and file.
Rahul Gandhi to launch campaign to revamp Congress in Madhya Pradesh
Ahead of Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi's Bhopal visit on June 3, the Madhya Pradesh Congress on Monday said that the tour would consist of multiple meetings and discussions aimed at revamping the party in the State before the next Assembly elections in 2028.
'Time of Great Opportunity' for U.S. and India: Usha Vance
The U.S. India relationship is in a phase of 'great opportunity', U.S. Second Lady Usha Vance has said. Ms. Vance, whose parents are from Andhra Pradesh, said that she had a personal relationship with India as she had family ties to the country and had visited India as she was growing up.
Satwik-Chirag lead charge as Indian shuttlers eye glory in Indonesia
Former champions Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty will look to keep their comeback story on track as they spearhead India's challenge at the $1,450,000 Indonesia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament, beginning in Jakarta on Tuesday (June 3, 2025).
IPL 2025 final | Chance for Royal Challengers, Kings to set the record straight
History beckons as Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings attempt to break new ground here on Tuesday.
Now into the 18th edition of the IPL, the wait for a maiden title has been long and painful for RCB and PBKS. A glorious new chapter will be written at the Narendra Modi Stadium for one of the two combatants.
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Karnataka CM Announces Financial Relief And Investigation Following Fatal RCB Victory Celebration Crush
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United News of India
27 minutes ago
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Modi, BCCI express grief over RCB stampede; 11 feared dead
New Delhi/Bengaluru, June 4 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday expressed deep sorrow over the stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium here during Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL victory celebrations. "The mishap in Bengaluru is absolutely heartrending. In this tragic hour, my thoughts are with all those who have lost their loved ones. I pray that those who are injured have a speedy recovery," the Prime Minister said in a post on X. The stampede occurred when thousands of fans gathered outside the stadium in the city's central business district to catch a glimpse of their favourite players and the IPL trophy. A sudden surge in the crowd led to chaos and suffocation, resulting in multiple casualties. At least 11 people are feared dead and over 50 others injured. Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia said, "Organisers should have planned RCB's IPL-winning celebrations better.' He acknowledged the scale of the celebrations but pointed out a lack of adequate crowd control measures." Senior Congress leader and MLC BK Hariprasad also expressed anguish over the incident. "The incident in which more than 11 people, including women, died in a stampede during the RCB cricket team's victory parade in Bengaluru is extremely shocking and regrettable. The condition of some of the injured is serious, and the government should take immediate action to provide them with appropriate treatment," he said. However, the state government is yet to confirm the number of deaths in the stampede. Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar appealed for calm and said the exact number of casualties was still being ascertained. The BJP seized on the incident to mount a scathing attack on the Congress government. Karnataka BJP President Vijayendra Yediyurappa held the administration directly responsible, alleging that it rushed into organising the rally without proper planning and prioritised publicity over safety. "The state government must take full responsibility," Vijayendra said. "More than 11 people have died, and several others are in critical condition, some in the ICU. This tragedy is a direct result of the government's negligence." Vijayendra said he had spoken to one of the victims, who claimed there was no police presence or ambulance facility at the venue. "The injured had to rush themselves to Bowring Hospital," he said. Calling it a "serious lapse," Vijayendra demanded that Chief Minister Siddaramaiah take moral responsibility and refer the matter for a judicial inquiry. 'Let the CM decide who must be held accountable—but it must go before a judicial forum,' he asserted. The incident has sparked widespread public outrage and drawn scrutiny over the state's preparedness for a high-profile public event, with the discrepancy in casualty figures adding to the anxiety. UNI BDN BM
